Games Like Galactic Ruler

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, RTS 15.8%, Wargame 11.1%, Strategy 3.7%

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: 4X 44.1% ★, Space 20.1%, RTS 17.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Strategy 7.3%

Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

Why similar: 4X 39.4% ★, Space 17.8%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, RTS 12.6%, Strategy 8.2%

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Space 11.6%, Real-Time with Pause 8.9% ★, Procedural Generation 7.3%

Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

Why similar: 4X 39.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 29.9% ★, Space 14.7%, Strategy 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.5%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Space 19.6%, RTS 16.3%, Co-op 11.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Space 14.3%, Real-Time with Pause 11.3% ★, Sci-fi 5.7%

Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.3% ★, 4X 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Space Sim 13% ★, Space 8.9%

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

Why similar: 4X 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.9% ★, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.1%

Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!

Why similar: 4X 34.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Space 13.8%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Why similar: 4X 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Space 12.8%, Moddable 11.5% ★, Sci-fi 6.6%

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

Why similar: 4X 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Space 12.7%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Why similar: 4X 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Aliens 15.8%, Moddable 11.2% ★, Procedural Generation 9.1%

The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

Why similar: 4X 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Co-op 8.6%, RTS 8.6%

An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

Why similar: Space Sim 30% ★, Real Time Tactics 27.9%, Space 15.5%, RTS 13%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

Why similar: 4X 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Space Sim 16.1% ★, RTS 10.1%, Co-op 9.7%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 25% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Moddable 11% ★, RTS 9.6%

Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.

Why similar: 4X 42.4% ★, Space 22.9%, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Sci-fi 7.3%, Strategy 6.6%

As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

Why similar: 4X 50% ★, Space 19.1%, RTS 13.7%, Strategy 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%

In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!

Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.7% ★, Space 11%, Wargame 7.2%

Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.

Why similar: 4X 25.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.3% ★, Space Sim 16.6% ★, Space 14.9%, Strategy 8%

Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.

Why similar: 4X 29.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Wargame 6.1%

Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.7%, RTS 19.6%, Space 18.1%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Sci-fi 8%

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: 4X 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Aliens 14.2%, Space 10.9%, Wargame 9.2%

Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.

Why similar: 4X 36.7% ★, Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Strategy 4.3%

Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.8%, RTS 16.8%, Space 14%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

Why similar: 4X 57.1% ★, Space 23.7%, Strategy 11%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Indie 1.9%

Galcon 2 is a demolition derby in space! Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced multiplayer strategy game!

Why similar: Co-op 16.4%, Space 16.1%, 4X 15.8% ★, RTS 12.5%, Strategy 10.9%

ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Why similar: 4X 45.6% ★, Space 19.2%, Strategy 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Grand Strategy 5.8% ★

Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.

Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Space Sim 15.1% ★, RTS 9.6%, Space 9.5%

Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary.

Why similar: Space 28.7%, 4X 20.1% ★, Co-op 18.1%, Procedural Generation 15%, Sci-fi 11.7%

Build up a Space Empire and establish control of the Galaxy and the Universe! Nova Empire is a multiplayer space game in which the aim is to build your empire and conquer the galaxy in epic space battles against your rivals with other allies worldwide!

Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 26.5%, Space Sim 23% ★, Sci-fi 8.3%, Space 5%

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Space Sim 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Space 14.5%, Moddable 10.8% ★

BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.

Why similar: Space Sim 20.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, Real-Time with Pause 14.6% ★, Space 11.2%, Co-op 11.2%

In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes.

Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Space Sim 18.9% ★, RTS 12%, Aliens 11.8%, Moddable 10.7% ★

Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

Why similar: 4X 35.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Aliens 12.9%, Space 10.8%, Sci-fi 6.1%

A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Why similar: 4X 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 18%, RTS 11.5%, Co-op 9.7%

Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 22%, RTS 18.3%, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Co-op 11.2%, Space 9.9%

Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.

Why similar: Simulation 69.4%, Strategy 30.6%

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 80.4%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 4.3%, Multiplayer 3%, Indie 2.4%

Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Space Sim 15.5% ★, Space 12.4%, RTS 11.5%

StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

Why similar: 4X 47.8% ★, Space 23.6%, Strategy 13%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Indie 2.2%

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

Why similar: Space 37.3%, RTS 31.9%, Strategy 15%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Indie 2.2%

Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 25.8%, Space Sim 25.8% ★, RTS 18.4%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%

From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.

Why similar: 4X 28.1% ★, Space 17.6%, Real-Time with Pause 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Strategy 7.1%

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Why similar: 4X 63.5% ★, Space 17.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Indie 2%

The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 26.3%, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, RTS 16.9%, Space 13.8%, Wargame 11.6%

Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.3% ★, Procedural Generation 21.2%, Space 17.9%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Strategy 5.7%

Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, RTS 16%, Moddable 15.6% ★, Wargame 11.4%

Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 31.1% ★, Space Sim 23.8% ★, Space 15.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.

Why similar: 4X 41.8% ★, Moddable 13.7% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Space 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%

ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

Why similar: Strategy 56.7%, 4X 15.6% ★, Space 13.6%, Grand Strategy 5.1% ★, Sci-fi 4.1%

A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy.

Why similar: 4X 37.1% ★, Grand Strategy 36.5% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Sci-fi 5.1%, Strategy 4.2%

The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

Why similar: Space Sim 27.3% ★, RTS 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Space 13.1%, Co-op 9.5%

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 30%, Space Sim 19.8% ★, RTS 18.6%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Strategy 11.1%

Discover a space strategy game filled with conquest, betrayal and subterfuge. Build alliances, make enemies and fight your way to victory and galactic domination. Will you conquer the galaxy?

Why similar: 4X 46.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 33.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 31.9%, Space 22.2%, RTS 19.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%